Richard Feynman

stereotyped as dull, arrogant, and reserved as they are incredibly intelligent people, who understand things the average human mind could never entirely comprehend. However, Richard Feynman, one of the top physicists of his time, defies those stereotypes by remaining humble and relating to his audience with his genuine passion for science. This enigmatic man skillfully spoke of complex subjects in a concise and simple manner so that his knowledge and love of science was shared with everyone. His gift for communication is demonstrated in his memoir, What Do You Care What Other People Think? . In addition to being informative, he allows the reader to get to know his charming personality by sharing humorous anecdotes about his life and those he was closest to. Comprised of various anecdotes and an account of his role in investigating the Challenger, this memoir has a unifying theme. Although the memoir contains scattered stories with little relation to each other, they all contribute to the theme, which is to not let people’s personal opinions hinder you from doing what brings you joy. The title of this memoir reflects the overall theme of the book. The phrase, “What Do You Care What Other People Think?” originated from Feynman’s relationship with his first love and…

writers discussing it today in order to find ways to improve it. People like Rabindranath Tagore and Richard Feynman bring in their personal experiences about education which show some of the more flawed components of our education system. Tagore claims that nature is a better teacher…

in society for many years. To many, the only path to success is through education. To obtain a good education, teachers tend play a vital role. What students learn and how much they learn depend a lot on the way they are taught. In the excerpt "O Americano Outra Vez," by Richard Feynman and in the essay "The Banking Concept of Education," by Paulo Freire, two distinct methods of teaching are discussed. Although both Paulo Friere and Richard Feynman, believe that education should not be taught…

student. As illustrated in Richard Feynman’s article, “O Americano Outra Vez,” a student’s learning focus is overwhelmingly influenced by the teaching style they are subject too. Although it is widely accepted that the burden of education falls upon the student, the reality is that teachers should carry the majority of the burden and they should focus not only on the exact material they are teaching…

By making it mandatory for students to participate in class, it will help them engage and learn more about the topic they are studying. By answering questions all throughout the class, students would be able to give their own opinions in their own words leading them to learn more effectively. In Richard Feynman’s “O Americano Outra Vez,” he talks about how when he asked the students questions, they were unable to answer the questions because they had no clue what he was talking about. None of…

“Richard Cory”, written by Edwin Arlington Robinson, portrays a man’s life story only through the effect of his personality upon those who admire him. The poem is separated into four stanzas, each unfolding a different aspect of the protagonist’s life represented by the townspeople. This poem is devoid of almost any literary elements and figurative language; however, the words themselves still have resonance. By formulating assumptions and opinions of how the other half lives, the “people on the…

town as appearance-based, a place full of people who only care about a spotless reputation and how the rest of the world sees them. The first textual example is “a mean town, a hard, stingy town,” where the author is referring to the deeper description of Hadleyburg. The narrator uses this quote to explain how Hadleyburg may seem like an utterly perfect community with core values and strong morals, but underneath they only care about the way they look and how to keep a chaste name. The second…

CAMBRIDGE- Glitter and imagery have recently announced that after being used by Edwin Arlington Robinson to describe Richard Cory, they have officially announced poetry war on Cory. Glitter and Imagery have accused Cory of taking away self-esteem and confidence within the lower class in “Richard Cory.” In an interview with Glitter, he was very frustrated and stated, “ that people don’t realize Cory’s true nature. They need to begin to understand how much of a jerk he is!”…

In his poem, “Richard Cory” Edwin uses irony to show how we are to a man like him. Maintaining the idea that this man had everything going for him and was a well to do man. From the outside, the men working saw this man everyday, gazing at what a man should look like. Charles Burkhart gives criticism that show his contrast and his own ideas and claims about the man. In Richard Cory, author’s creates irony by using imagery, diction, and contrast to show the true description of the man and…

The Poem “Richard Cory” by Edwin Arlington Robinson from 1869 to 1935 uses an admirational and superficial tone, a third person limited point of view, and the main theme to never judge a book by it’s cover to show a complex attitude towards Richard Cory’s suicide. The author uses a formal and superficial tone to describe who Richard Cory was and his importance to the town. A formal tone is portrayed by the author when said “He was a gentleman from sole to crown”. The author uses more…